Author: Ben Schultz

After a colonoscopy and subsequent biopsies revealed I had cancer, I decided to start a blog to keep friends, family, and perfect strangers informed and hopefully entertained. Humor has always played a significant role in my life, and a little ass cancer is not going to take that away from me!

by Ben Schultz June 19, 2019

Round 1: What did the floFOX Say?

Chemotherapy [kee-moh-ther-uh-pee], the delicate balance between killing cancer, but not the lucky recipient. I was the lucky recipient last week as I underwent my first cycle of FLOFOX chemo. Strap in, because it’s a wild ride.

by Ben Schultz June 8, 2019

Cancer Talk Genetic Testing Updates

Do these genes make my butt look cancerous?

I’ve always been skeptical about sending a pile of my life building Lego blocks (DNA) to an unknown lab, but then I got ass cancer…

by Ben Schultz June 5, 2019

Cancer Talk Procedures / Treatments Updates

Prepare for Battle

After the momentary respite, I met the last doctor on my cancer meet and greet tour, the colorectal surgeon. This guy sure knew how to throw a welcome party…

by Ben Schultz May 29, 2019

Cancer Talk Radiation Updates

Meeting the Cancer Team

After finding out I have rectal cancer and deciding to receive care at a local university medical center, it was time to meet with even more doctors…

by Ben Schultz May 27, 2019

Cancer Talk Procedures / Treatments

Procedures, Ports and Bears, Oh My!

I had a port implanted for my upcoming chemotherapy infusions. Now the anesthesia and pain killers have worn off, it’s a good time to share my experience with you.

by Ben Schultz May 21, 2019

Cancer Talk Procedures / Treatments Updates

Planning the Battle

The next stop on our journey takes us to, not one, but two oncologist in one day…

by Ben Schultz May 18, 2019

Cancer Talk Procedures / Treatments Updates

Setting the Stage

The process of finding out I had cancer was very bizarre and involved many steps…